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Mandatory Weekend

George McIntire | Photo: Sasha Baguskas | August 29, 2013

This weekend's top five events (none of which require crossing the Bay Bridge!).

Members of the band Sonny and the Sunsets

12th Annual San Francisco Zine Fest
What: Hundreds of writers, artists, and designers assemble to put on exhibits of DIY zine-making.
Where: San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave.
When: August 31 and September 1, 11 a.m-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Why: Come to witness the immense talent, stay for one of the many workshops.

Sonny and the Sunsets w/Warm Soda and Shannon & the Clams
What: Garage-rock concert
Where: The Chapel, 777 Valencia
When: August 31, 9 p.m.
Cost: $17
Why: Because The Chapel has become the best concert venue in the city—great design, excellent acoustics, solid booking—after less than a year of existence.

Shakespeare in the Park
What: A performance of Macbeth in the park
Where: Presidio — Main Post Parade Ground Lawn
When: August 31 and September 1, 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Why: Because this will be the most relaxing entertainment you'll experience all weekend.

2013 Millbrae Art and Wine Festival
What: Downtown Millbrae gets turn into a "mardi-gras" style party with loads of wine, art, and music.
Where: Downtown Millbrae
When: August 31 and September 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Why: Because when the bridge is closed, why not take BART to its red-line terminus?